Professor Dr. Jodi Yelinek

Biography

Jodi Yelinek is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Michigan State University, having been part of the university since 2011. Yelinek earned her B.A. in Sociology from Oakland University in 1990 and her M.A. in Sociology from Wayne State University in 1995, specializing in qualitative mixed methods research focused on marriage and family. She completed her Ph.D. in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University in 2016. Yelinek's research interests have encompassed ethnographic interviewing with couples affected by substance abuse, family dynamics, and the sociocultural context of mental health. She teaches various courses, including SOC 350: Society and Mental Health, and enjoys engaging with students to deepen their understanding of the interplay between society and mental illness. Her recent research has delved into family sociology and the impact of personal and cultural factors on family resilience and identity.

Research Interests